How
does biodiesel impact my engine warranty?
Engine
manufacturers’ warranties only cover the manufactures’ parts and
workmanship. These warranties do not cover fuel whether it’s petroleum diesel
or biodiesel. The use of biodiesel in diesel engines does not void these
warranties, even if the blend of biodiesel (such as B99) is higher than what the
manufacturer approves. UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT, ENGINE
MANUFACTURERS' CANNOT VOID AN ENGINE’S WARRANTY DUE TO THE USE OF BIODIESEL.
Does
biodiesel perform as well as diesel?
A
major benefit of biodiesel is that it can be used in diesel engines and fuel
injection equipment with little impact on operating performance. While biodiesel
has slightly lower BTUs (energy content) than petroleum diesel, biodiesel has a
higher cetane number than diesel (similar to higher octane in gasoline) which
results in more complete combustion of the fuel. This higher cetane also results
in easier starting, smoother running engine performance, and quieter, more
reliable operation. Biodiesel improves engine efficiency, can improve the power
output of the engine, and results in less white smoke.
If
I start using biodiesel, can I go back to petroleum diesel?
With
biodiesel, you can easily switch back and forth between biodiesel and petroleum
diesel, and between various biodiesel blends.
Does
Biodiesel compete with food crops?
No.
Vegetable oils used in biodiesel are byproducts of crops grown for livestock
feed.
